Local tragedies and accidents haunt Story County area
A string of incidents from farms near Zering to Ames and Iowa Center claim lives and warn of hazards. A kitchen fire threatens J W Kopp family home. a 16 month old burns fatally near Zering. a schoolteacher Miss Gertrude Beckwith survives a wet horse mishap. brakeman C E Soppers dies after being struck by a car. a buggy crash and a runaway horse spark fear. elder Samuel Oakes dies in Illinois Grove, and two Mitchell sisters drown skating near the barn. A bank report from Ames states resources and liabilities.
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George Arrasmith
Zering
Dr. Schwartz
Walter Jensen
Elleworth
Dr. Schwarz
Elsworth
Story City Herald
Samuel Oakes
J. F. Reed
Mr. Oakes
Pennsylvania
Illinois Grove
Lincoln Township
Reed
Nevada Journal
Putty insured against loss for Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
You and we are both insured against loss for the manufacturers refunding the purchase price if you do not realize what they claim for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in cases of constipation indigestion sick headache or stomach troubles sold by L M Bosworth.
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Dr. Caldwell
L. M. Bosworth
Closing Out Sale Hats Ready for Christmas Wear
A closing out sale advertises hats trimmed and ready to wear priced at or below a set figure. The notice emphasizes rapid clearance ahead of the Christmas season.
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Erst
Des Moines Daily Capital Bargain Day Offer Note
Promotion announces annual price reduction to 2000 for 1903 with mail payments due December 29. Encourages existing subscribers to gift copies and highlights edition as a premier Iowa newspaper with AP wire, two color printing, and strong market reports. Includes testimonial about Dr King s New Life Pills.
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Des Moines
Safe Young
Iowa
Associated Press
Daily Capital
Homeseekers Tickets On Sale By Great Western Ry
Homeseeker excursions offer tickets at low rates available on the first and third Tuesday of each month from November to April. Through tourist sleeping cars provide transport. Contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Lit 12 31. Also advertised a 60 page book on California describing scenic beauty and state advantages, copy by sending four cents to W B Kniskern Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western Ry
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Chicago
Fally
Chicago & Northwestern Bay
Pacific Coast
W. B. Kniskern
Estray Steers Taken Up in Story County Iowa
Taken up by H. A. Davis of Franklin township Story county Iowa on the 22nd day of November 1902 two stray steers described as dark red with white tail tips. Weigh about 600 pounds each Nevada Vec 2 1902. J. Q. Burges Auditor.
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H. A. Davis
Franklin Township
Story County
Iowa
Nevada
Business Opportunities in Iwa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri
Industrial agent W. J. Reed advertises opportunities along the Chicago Great Western line across Iwa Illinois Minnesota and Missouri. Seeks competent capitalized men for creamery, grillers, general merchandise hardware harness hotels banks stock buyers and related ventures with maps and maple leaflets available.
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Iwa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Chicago Great Western
United States
W. J. Reed
Loughran and Bauer Sell Wuies Brooms and Cloth Brushes
A local ad notes Wuies brooms and cloth brushes available at Loughran and Bauer's store. The snippet suggests a small hardware or cleaning supply offering with brand mentions and shop name. Subtle promotional tone reflects a general merchandise listing.
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Buck
Buck’s
Ical
Story County Newslets
J. W. Kopp
Dutton
Gertrude Beckwith
Miss Beckwith
E Soppers
Sappers
Chestnut Street
Towa Central
Morrissey & Swutney
Suppers
Marshall County
LeGrand
Mitchell
Town
Lottie
Tottie
Gether
Ruth Beonetham
Asa Banks
Banks Boys
Banks
Bennetham
Mamma
Papa
Teacher
George Mitchell
Mr. Banks
Ruth Bennetham
Drs. Scott
Joel
Mingle
Iowa Center
V. Urbino
Maxwell Tribune
Union Naional Bank
Ames
Ous
Dlo
Resources
Slomic
U. Ss
Fom
U S
National Bank
Ee Ee
State OF
Story
Henry Wilson
W. M Greeley
Daniel Vollarthy
Vanderlyn Chamberlain
B. J. Shelden
M M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
Homeseeker'’s Excursions
California
Geo. E. Baker
Boone County
Palo Alto County
Winnebago County
Calhoun County
South Dakota
Brown County
Spink County
North Dakota
Burleigh County
Dickey County
Canada
Eastern
Wright County
Sherbourne County
Dayton Real
Wiggins
Geo. W. Little
Boone
Saylorcoal
BOW Ei &E Perkins
AMFS
J. Q. Burgess
Mutual
Colgate’s Glycerine
Judisch Bros. Pharmacists
UST
Waseca White Rose
Grocrey
Thomas J. Cooper
Caxton
Parley Sheldon
Pres
F. H. Schleiter
Ass’fCash
Story County Bank
Western National Bank
New York
Kachod & Kahne
First National Bank
Marshalltown
Savings Bank
Surance
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